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PULASKI COUNTY

William Ross "Bill" Baldridge, 68, of North Little Rock.

Clyde C. French, 75, of Little Rock.

Eric Darren Govan, 48, of North Little Rock.

Knoxie Hall Sr., 84, of Little Rock.

Don Kenneth King, 61, of Little Rock.

Alcorn F. Minor Jr., 80, of Little Rock.

Isaac A. Scott, 75, of Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

BENTON Jerome O. Wright, 52.

CABOT Dorothy Steed Mooney, 76.

DeVALLS BLUFF Mary Nell Tate, 88.

ENGLAND Beatrice Hughes, 87.

Augustine Woods, 80.

FORREST CITY Martha Frances Couchman, 70.

GREENBRIER Melba D. Teer, 75.

HORSESHOE BEND Ardelle Lopez, 83.

HOUSTON Harvey N. Hillenburg Sr., 74.

JONESBORO James Oneil Gregg, 76.

MOUNTAIN HOME Edward Hays, 78.

Ewald Toedter.

NEWPORT Tommy Wayne Emory, 51.

PINE BLUFF Minnie LaJoyce Womack, 54.

M.T "Tiny" Woodruff, 59.

SALEM Gerald Gilbreath, 70.

SEARCY Ernest Grady Arthur, 84.

Sherry Lynn Garrison, 52.

Festus Mary Martin, 95.

Phillip Rowland Shewmaker Sr., 90.

SIDNEY Dakota Allen Tweedy, 18.

SULPHUR ROCK Della Mae Hughes, 79.

WHITE HALL Lillie Mae Carter O'Briant, 82.

WILMOT Warner Braxton McKee, 99.

WYNNE Gary Lynn Barrett, 61.

OUT-OF-STATE ISLAMORADA KEY, Fla.

Lurline Freeland Burch, formerly from Hughes.

DULUTH, Ga.

Jackie Mann, 60.

TECUMSEH, Mo.

Chester Tilley, 81.

WATERTOWN, Wis.

Francine Kasmar, 63, formerly of Midway.

Pulaski County

WILLIAM ROSS "BILL" BALDRIDGE, 68, of North Little Rock diedTuesday, Aug. 25, 2009. He was born Aug. 3, 1941, the only son of William F. and Marion Ross Baldridge, who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of North Little Rock High School and Ouachita Baptist University.

Bill enjoyed life to the fullest. Hewas an avid outdoorsman, hunter, and fisherman. He spent many years as an active member of the National Wild Turkey Federation and he shared his hunting and fishing skills with adults and children alike. Bill was a storyteller extraordinaire, always captivating all within earshot. He also kept his friends and family entertained with his creative use of simile.

Bill was a coach, account executive at Brittenum and Associates and sales professional, but caring for his father, "Daddy Bill" during the last eight years of Daddy Bill's life was his most fulfilling "job."

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Baldridge Stipe and husband, Jim; sisters, Alice George and husband Warren, and Beckie Hilburn and husband Carey; nieces and nephews, Sherrye Campbell, Lorrie George, Carla Prater, Chris and Joe Chambers; 11 great-nieces and nephews; cousin, Billy Ray Usery; and his love, Jimmie Lea Duncan.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Jason Smith, the staff of Little Rock Hematology and Oncology and Dr. Mendelsohn, Baptist Health Hospice, and Saline Memorial Hospice House.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Saline Memorial Hospice House or your preferred charity.

A Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.

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CLYDE C. FRENCH, 75, of Little Rock passed away Aug. 25, 2009. Born April 13, 1934, in O'Cain, Ark .,to Adolf and Jewel French, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran, member of the Shrine and a Mason, and retired after 30 years with ABF Trucking Co. He was a member of River of Life Assembly of God.

He is survived byhis wife of 52 years, Levida Foley French; daughter, Donna Harris; sons, Dennis French and Michael French; brother, Eddie Mac French; sister, Joanne Roberts; and grandchildren, Justin Harris, Michael (CD) French and Joe French. Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Doc and Sammy French; and sister, Sue Dusto.

Services will be held on Monday, Aug. 31 at 2 p.m. at River of Life Assembly of God, 9800 Nash Lane in Mabelvale. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Mr. French's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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ERIC DARREN GOVAN, 48, of North Little Rock died Monday, Aug. 24, 2009. He is survived by his daughter, Erica Govan (Greg) Smith; his companion, Brenda Moore; two brothers, Michael (Patricia) Ford, Vernon (Claretta) Anderson; two sisters, Kathy Govan, Kimberly Govan; 11 grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services Saturday, 11 a.m., Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Hickory Plains, Ark. Visitation Friday, 2-7 p.m., Hubble Chapel. Services entrusted to Hubble Funeral Home, 374-3134.

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KNOXIE HALL SR., 84, of Little Rock. Visitation Friday, Aug. 28,6-8 p.m. at Harris Temple Baptist Church, 11611 Hwy. 365 South. Funeral services Saturday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church Higgins, 9700 Hwy. 365 South. Services entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Mc-Gehee, Ark. Flowersmay be sent to Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 N. Maple, North Little Rock.

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DON KENNETH KING, 61, of Little Rock passed away June 20, 2009, after a long battle with cancer. A Memorial Service in celebration of Don's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29th at Trinity United Methodist Church in Little Rock.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or to The Don and Beth King Family Endowed Scholarship at the University of Arkansas. This scholarship was established to support engineering students participating in the University of Arkansas Bands and Razorback Marching Band programs. Gifts may be sent to the Don and Beth King Scholarship, Development Office, 525 Old Main, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. The family guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

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ALCORN F. MINOR JR., 80, of Little Rock, formerly of Newport, died onAug. 23, 2009. He was born Dec. 29, 1928, to Alcorn Minor Sr. and Clint Edgar Minor.

Mr. Minor graduated from Newport High School, attended the University of the South at Sewanee where he was a KappaSigma, and graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in psychology. He was co-owner of Minor Insurance Agency before moving to Washington, D.C., to become the Senior Editor of the American Psychological Association.

He served as President of the Arkansas Association of Insurance Agents, the President of the Arkansas Arts Center, and as a member of the Board of Trustees at the University of the South. He was also President of the Newport Country Club, Newport Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs. Alcorn served on the Board of Directors at Merchants and Planters Bank, was a longtime Deacon of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Newport, and enjoyed volunteer work at the Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. Minor also served as an Army Veteran. He was also a passionate artist and a prolific writer who was published in several newspapers and periodicals.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Al Minor III and Susan McNealy Minor and granddaughter, Avery Minor of Portola Valley, Calif., and grandson, Al Minor IV of New York City; daughter, Leigh Anne Minor Schlegel and sonin-law, Daniel, grandsons, Justin and Keenan Schlegel of Paris, France; and son and daughter-in-law, Clayton Watkins Minor and Cindy Fox Minor and granddaughter, Caroline Minor of Little Rock; and also a brother, John Minor and his wife Mildred of Newport.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 20900 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, with Pastor Dan McKee presiding. Arrangements are by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501) 224-8300.

In lieu of flowers, Mr. Minor had requested that memorials be made to the Arkansas Arts Center, 501 E. 9th Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.

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ISAAC A. SCOTT, 75, of Little Rock passed away Aug. 26, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Scott, and three children: Melissa, Caitlin and Bran. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. They are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Arkansas

BENTON - Jerome O. Wright, age 52, of Benton, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2009. He was born June 2, 1957, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Jerome and Betty Wright. Mr. Wright was a U.S. Navy veteran, a volunteer firefighter at Turtle Creek Fire Department and an Eagle Scout. He was a member of the American Legion and 40-8 Club.

He is survived by his son, JayDe Wright and wife Amanda of Malvern; daughter, JeriLin Wright of Benton; the love of his life, Piper Ostie of Benton; two sisters, Kathleen Gordon and husband Wayne of Malvern and Mary Collie and husband Steve of Traskwood; granddaughter, Kristen Wright of Bryant; niece, Ashley Collie of Bryant; and a nephew, Ricky Perciful of Malvern.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 27 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 28 at Ashby Funeral Home with burial at Arkansas Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.

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CABOT - Dorothy Steed Mooney of Cabot, Arkansas, was born September 8, 1932, at Pine Bluff, the daughter of the late William Eley Steed, Sr. and Odie Smith Steed. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Pine Bluff and was a retired accountant. Her greatest joy in life washer family. She loved being a wife, mother and grandmother.

Mrs. Mooney died Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at North Metro Medical Center in Jacksonville at the age of 76. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by siblings, Emma Ilene Steed, Howard Steed, Sr., Jesse Roy Steed and his wife Dolly, and Joyce Earnest.

Survivors include her husband and best friend for 53 years, Raymond Mooney of Cabot; daughter, Carol Ann Meadors and husband Rick of Cabot; grandchildren, Beth Meadors of Kennesaw, Georgia, and Matt Meadors of Cabot; brother, William E. Steed, Jr. and wife Frances of Pine Bluff; brother-in-law, David Earnest of Rison; sister-in-law, Lucille Steed of Pine Bluff:

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2009, at Philadelphia Cemetery in Prattsville (Grant County), with Rev. Charles May and Roy Steed officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel in Sheridan.In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to be made to Philadelphia Cemetery Association, c/o Joyce Bird, 4820 Hwy. 291 South, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-1306. To sign the online guestbook: www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.

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DeVALLS BLUFF - Mary Nell Tate, 88, of DeValls Bluff, died Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at Chambers Nursing Home in Carlisle. She was born May 7, 1921, the daughter of John and Bessie Garth.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Lawman, and a son, Jackie Lawman. She is survived by one daughter, Elva Griffin (Richard) of Cabot; one son, David Lawman (Ramona) of West Helena; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2009, at the Hazen Cemetery in Hazen, Arkansas. Arrangements are by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

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ENGLAND - Beatrice Hughes, 87, of England, Arkansas, went tobe with the Lord Tuesday, August 25, 2009. She was born in England, Arkansas, on August 4, 1922, to Claude and Birdie Wood Hughes. Bea was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in England, Arkansas. She retired asa sales clerk for Sterlings.

Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. She is survived by one sister, Willie Mae Weidknecht of St. Louis, Mo., and one brother, Don Hughes of England, Arkansas.

Services will be graveside on Saturday, August 29, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Mulberry Cemetery in England, Arkansas. Bro. Rick Hyde will be officiating. Services are being handled by Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939. There will be no formal visitation. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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ENGLAND - Augustine Woods, 80, of England, Ark., went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2009. Services will be Friday, August 28 at 11 a.m. at 2nd Baptist Church in England with Bro. Darrell Montgomery officiating. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 27th at Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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FORREST CITY - Mrs. Martha Frances Couchman, age 70, of Forrest City died Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at her home in Forrest City after a 16-month battle with cancer. She was born February 20, 1939, in Morrilton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Armour and Lou Ed Carter.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Dwayne, of Forrest City; two daughters, Renee Tarrant and husband Larry of Cabot and grandsons, L.J. and Tyler, Cynthia Gaines and husband Charles of Forrest City and grandchildren, Kyle, Jacob, Sarah Beth, Carter and Charles Jr. and his wife Jaymie of Cordova, Tenn., and great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Hayden and Gabriel Gaines. She is also survived by her sister, Lydia Kincses of Venice, Fla.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 28, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Forrest City, 101 S. Izard. Burial will follow at Oddfellow's Cemetery in McCrory.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8, Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Forrest City, St. Francis County Care Center or Forrest City Food Pantry. Visit online registry at stevensfuneralhome.net. Under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.

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GREENBRIER - Melba D. Teer, 75, of Greenbrier, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2009.

Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier (501) 679-2575. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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HORSESHOE BEND - Services for Ardelle Lopez, 83, Horseshoe Bend, will be private. Ardelle died August 20th. A homemaker survived by her son, Bruce Lopez of Horseshoe Bend, Ark., and daughter, Jenny Sherman of Stillwater, Okla. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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HOUSTON - Harvey N. Hillenburg Sr., 74, of Houston, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2009. Born in Powhatan, Ark., he was a son of the late Clarence and Gertie (Davis) Hillenburg. Harvey was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was a member of First Baptist Church in Perryville. He retired from Arrow Automotive in Morrilton.

A brother Charles Hillenburg also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Reba (Caldwell) Hillenburg; sons, Harvey "Buster" Hillenburg Jr. (Kappi) of Shirley, Ark., and Thomas "Buddy" Hillenburg (Anita) of Cabot; daughter, Sally Carter (Trent) of Perryville; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, James Hillenburg and Tommy Hillenburg, both of Rockford, Ill.; and sisters, Sue Rodden of Greenbrier, Ark., Bobbie Gilliam of Paragould, Ark., and Phyllis Sherman of Charleston, Miss.; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 28, at the funeral home, with Dr. Mike Stanley officiating. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park, with his grandsons: Neal Hillenburg, JeremyHillenburg, Brandon Hillenburg, Daniel Hillenburg, Patrick Carter and Richard Highfill serving as pallbearers. On line guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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JONESBORO - James Oneil Gregg, 76, of Jonesboro, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2009. Graveside funeral services and burial will be Saturday at Oaklawn Cemetery at 10 a.m. Visitation will be held Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Edward Hays, 78, Mountain Home were held, August 25, 2009 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. Edward died August 21. A U.S. Army veteran, Korea, Purple Heart recipient. Survived by wife Donelda. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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MOUNTAIN HOME - Services for Ewald Toedter, of Mountain Home, will be 11 a.m., September 26, 2009 at Kirby & Family Funeral Home Chapel. Ewald died August 21st. A welder, survived by his wife, Elizabeth. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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NEWPORT - Tommy Wayne Emory, 51, of Newport died Tuesday. Survivors wife, Rita; his parents, Thomas and Nora Emory; sons, Brian Emory and wife, Tanya, and B.J. Emory and fiancee Hailey Adams; and one grandchild, Taya. Visitation is Thursday, 6-7 p.m. Arrangements by Jackson's Newport Funeral Home. www.jacksonsfh.com.

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PINE BLUFF - Minnie LaJoyce Womack, 54, of Pine Bluff died Sunday at her home.

She graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1974. She is survived by a son, Kendrick (Tiffany) Ventry of Pine Bluff; two daughters, Roshunda (Jimmy Nance) of Sherwood and Alia Reeves (Mario) of Pine Bluff; five grandchildren; four brothers; and five sisters.

Funeral services 12 noon, New St. James Missionary Baptist Church. Interment: Graceland Cemetery. Visitation: Friday, 5 until 7 p.m. at the mortuary. Ms. Womack will lie in repose at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Online register at: www.p.k.millermortuary.com.

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PINE BLUFF - M.T "Tiny" Woodruff, of Pine Bluff died Tuesday August 18, 2009, while vacationing in Denali State Park, Alaska. He was born in Camden, Ark., on May 14, 1950, to the late Theola and Fred C. Woodruff Sr.

He is survived by his wife Rebecca Phiefer Woodruff of Pine Bluff, a son, Mansel Thomas Woodruff Jr. of Van Buren, and a daughter, Sarah Ann Woodruff of Pine Bluff. He had one sister, Jerry Ann Woodruff Weaver of Springdale, and a cousin, Joy "Bunny" Burr. He was also preceded in the death by one brother, Fred C. Woodruff Jr.

He received his early education in Pine Bluff and graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1969. He also attended Henderson State University in Arkadelphia. Mr. Woodruff worked as a conductor for the Union Pacific Railroad for 30 years. He was a life-long avid hunter and fisherman, and a member of the Lincoln/Drew County Hunting Club for many years.

Visitation will be held at Ralph Robinson & Son on Friday August 28 from 6-8 p.m. and the memorial service will be held on Saturday August 29, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson & Son. The family will receive friends at their home in Watson Chapel, at 5804 Ramick Road. The family request that any memorials be made to the American Heart Association. Online register: www.ralphrobinsandson.com.

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SALEM - Gerald Gilbreath, 70, of Salem died Tuesday at Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains. ServicesFriday, 11 a.m., Cox-Blevins Chapel. Burial, Morriston Cemetery under the direction of Cox-Blevins Funeral Home of Salem. Visitation Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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SEARCY - Ernest Grady Arthur, age 84, of Searcy died Wednesday. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Searcy First Baptist Church with Bro. David Crouch officiating. Memorials may be made to the Searcy First Baptist Church Building Fund, 105 South Spring St., Searcy, Ark. 72143. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Hot Springs. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

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SEARCY - Sherry Lynn Garrison, 52, of Searcy died Aug. 25. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home with interment at Henderson Cemetery in Pangburn. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com or (501) 268-3546.

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SEARCY - Festus Mary Martin, 95, of Searcy died Wednesday. Survivors: children, Lou Alice (Bill) Britton, Dennis Martin, LaDonna (Raymond) Kelly; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sisters; one brother.

Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Downtown Church of Christ. Visitation, Friday evening, 6-8, Powell Funeral Home, Searcy. Arrangements: Powell Funeral Homes. www.powellfuneralhome.net.

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SEARCY - Phillip Rowland Shewmaker Sr. of Searcy was born Nov. 18, 1918, to the late Marion Luther and Mabel Thurman Shewmaker. He passed away July 26, 2009, in Little Rock, Ark. He and Juanita Mosbey were married April 19, 1944, and lived together for 57 years until her death on July 23, 2001.

Survivors are daughter, LaJuana Joan; son, Phillip Rowland Jr.; grandson, Phillip Rowland III; brothers, Marion Lee (Jack) and Clevie Gene; sisters, Joy and Shirley Helen.

A memorial service is scheduled on Aug. 29, 2009, at the First United Methodist Church, 304 North Main, Searcy, Ark. 72143, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel.

In lieu of plants and flowers donations can be made to the following charity: First United Methodist Church of Searcy's Good Samaritan Fund, www.searcyfumc.com.

Cremation Arrangements are by Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home. Web site: www.searcymceuenfuneralhome.com.

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SIDNEY - Dakota Allen Tweedy, 18, died Aug. 23. Funeral service: Friday, Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Antioch Baptist Church in Zion, Ark. Burial: Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Melbourne. Visitation: Thursday, Aug. 27 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

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SULPHUR ROCK - Della Mae Hughes, 79, of Sulphur Rock went to be with the Lord Tuesday. Survivors: brothers, Harold Hughes, Donald Hughes and Kenneth Hughes; several nieces, nephews. Funeral service: 2 p.m. Thursday at Roller-Crouch Chapel in Batesville. Burial: Roselawn Memorial Gardens by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

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WHITE HALL - Lillie Mae Carter O'Briant, 82, of White Hall passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009. Survivors: son, Hurshell (Nancy) O'Briant; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Jewel King, Shirley Ann Robertson. Graveside 1 p.m. Friday, White Hall Methodist Cemetery by Cranford Funeral Home of White Hall, (870) 247-0087.———◊———

WILMOT - Warner Braxton McKee, 99, of Wilmot passed awayon Aug. 25, 2009, in the Ashley County Medical Center in Crossett. He was born on July 31, 1910, to the late James Monroe and Sarah Bellott McKee in the Beech Creek Community east of Hamburg.

The family laterbought farmland and moved to the Wilmot area. He graduated from Wilmot High School in 1931 where he received honors as an outstanding athlete and student.

In the fall of that year and in the midst of the Great Depression, he married his high school sweetheart, Audie Haynes. The lessons from that Depression influenced the lives of their children and grandchildren. Together, by the 1960s they had created a small but beautiful and progressive farm. They had realized a lifelong dream of graduating two children from college. He was a member of the Wilmot United Methodist Church and had served on its official board.

In addition to his wife and parents he is preceded in death by four brothers, Ed, Hurley, Earl and Jim McKee; and a son-in-law, Carl Horne.

He is survived by two daughters, Mary Harrod and husband Shelby of Hamburg and Yvonne Horne of Smackover; four grandsons, Reid Harrod, David Harrod and wife Peggy, all of Hamburg, Kenneth Yeager of Bearden and Jim Yeager and wife Crystal of Smackover; eight great-grandchildren, Christian, Alex, Ethan and Sarah Harrod, all of Hamburg, Sydney, Braxton, and Kayleigh Yeager, all of Smackover and Lindsey Yeager of Bearden; one greatgreat-grandchild, Charter Raines of Bearden.

Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, in the chapel of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home with Rev. David A. Moore officiating. Burial will be in the Wilmot Cemetery. Pallbearers are Reid Harrod, David Harrod, Jim Yeager, Kenneth Yeager, Christian Harrod, Alex Harrod, Braxton Yeager and Sydney Yeager. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Funeral Home of Hamburg. Online guest book at www.jones-hartshorn.com.

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WYNNE - Gary Lynn Barrett, 61, of Wynne died Wednesday. Survivors include mother Virginia, three sons, one daughter, two sisters, four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday, 10 a.m. at Thompson-Wilson Wynne Funeral Home. Interment at Bay Village Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home, (870) 238-9400. www.thompsonwilsonfh.com.

Out-of-state

ISLAMORADA KEY, Fla. - Lurline Freeland Burch of Islamorada Key and Venice, Florida, formerly from Hughes, Arkansas, departed this life on August 23, 2009. Lovingly known by her family as Bubbles, a name given to her by her grandchildren, she was a true southern belle who was known for her beauty and charm. She was born in Whiteville, Tennessee, on August 16, 1922, the daughter of Robert A. and Gladys Seddons Freeland. She attended Memphis State, where she was a member of Kappa Lambda Sigma Sorority. On March 29, 1943, she married Luke A. Burch Jr. and lived in La Jolla, California, while her husband was overseas. After World War II, she and her husband owned a farming operation in Hughes, Arkansas.While in Hughes, she was an active member of the First Baptist Church and volunteered in the nursery department for 36 years. She and her husband retired to Islamorada Key in 1976, where they were members of the Layton Community Baptist Church. During their retirement, they traveled extensively.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Luke E. Burch, Jr. and her brother Robert D. "Jack" Freeland of Whiteville, Tennessee. She is survived by her sons Judge Robert E. (Freida) Burch of Dickson, Tennessee, and Drs. Lan F. (Gay) Burch of Hot Springs, Arkansas, her grandchildren, Dr. William E. (Jennifer) Burch, Ashley Burch (Greg) Grant, and Daniel S. (Robin) Burch, and her great-grandchildren, Wallace Burch, Reed Burch, Clay Burch, Michael Burch, Hannah Grant, Ellie Grant and Chloe Burch.

A family graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home, Memphis, Tennessee. The family requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Hughes, Arkansas.

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DULUTH, Ga. - Jackie Mann, 60, of Duluth, Ga., died August 25. Service is August 28, 2009, at 10 a.m., Harrisburg, Ark. at Jackson's Funeral Home. Visitation is August 27 from 6-8 p.m. A service will be in Georgia at Johns Creek United Methodist Church on August 30, at 2 p.m.

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TECUMSEH, Mo. - Graveside services for Chester Tilley, 81, Tecumseh, Mo., will be 10 a.m., August 28, 2009, at the Arkana Cemetery. Chester died August 24th. A U.S. Marine and fishing guide survived by seven sons and two daughters. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.

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WATERTOWN, Wis. - Services for Francine Kasmar, 63, Watertown, Wisconsin, formerly of Midway, will be private. Francine died August 20th. A secretary at Lutheran General Hospital survived by son, Patrick Deasy of Lake Geneva, Ill. Arrangements by Kirby & Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Visit an online obituary/guestbook at www.kirbyandfamily.com.